{"id":181190,"date":"2016-11-09T13:27:13","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T03:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/travel-tips-for-car-trips-with-your-pet\/"},"modified":"2021-07-02T06:45:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T20:45:54","slug":"travel-tips-for-car-trips-with-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/blog\/travel-tips-for-car-trips-with-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Tips for Car Trips with your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"color: #aaa; font-style: italic;\">As a nation of pet lovers, we all know our dogs love a good car trip,\u00a0with their jowles flapping in the breeze, but how do you cater for a great road trip when you&#8217;re taking a pet along? We show you how.<\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">1. Map out a Dog Friendly Itinerary and Breaks along your Route prior to your trip.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Map your route and create an itinerary of all the dog friendly places in advance before you go. This includes Vet Clinics, Carvan sites, Accomodation, Businesses, Parks, Walking Trails, Beaches, and Dog Friendly Cafes along the way.<\/p>\n<p>On road trips longer than 2 hours, adequate stops should be made to allow dogs and cats the\u00a0opportunity to exercise, eat, drink, urinate and defecate where safe and for carriers to be cleaned\u00a0if\u00a0necessary.<\/p>\n<p>PetCloud&#8217;s App has a list of Dog Friendly Cafes, Parks, Beaches and Vet Clinics across Australia. <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Download IOS: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/2PifzXs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/apple.co\/2PifzXs<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> Android: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aFeK2m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aFeK2m<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593288749.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">2. Next, research all the places you want to experience that are not dog friendly<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For example, write down the dates you might want to go\u00a0hot air ballooning, to public swimming pools, cinemas, scuba diving, snorkeling, to Art Galleries, out to dinner at a fancy restaurant, walk through National Parks, or visit Zoos. These are all places where dogs can&#8217;t go.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PetCloud<\/a><\/strong> has Pet Sitters, Doggy Day Carers, and Dog Walkers across Australia, so if you want to explore a non-dog friendly place for the day or evening, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">booking a Sitter in advance<\/a><\/strong> of your adventures will ensure they will be available and ready to care for your pet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 316px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593065933.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3.\u00a0Microchip your Pet at a Vet &amp; get an engraved ID Tag<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In case for any reason your pet becomes scared and runs off before you have a chance to leash them, having your contact details on their microchip and on an engraved ID Tag on a collar will assist your chances of reuniting with them again.\u00a0 You can get an engraved ID tag from any key engraving shop in a shopping centre.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 183px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593050285.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">4. Buy a seat belt adaptor\u00a0to clip onto the back of your dog&#8217;s body harness, thread your car seatbelt through,\u00a0and then click the seat belt in.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Never onto their collar.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 307px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/blog_image-1593740919.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/thumb\/thumb_blog_image-1593740894.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 334px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593048050.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">5. Pack their leash &amp; body harness<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 334px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593048156.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/blog_image-1593539023.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">6. Pack a few litres of fresh drinking water, some healthy dog friendly snacks to share, a travel bowl and Poo Bags.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 250px; height: 177px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593180642.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/thumb\/thumb_blog_image-1593741540.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 450px; height: 334px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593048090.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">7. A Car Seat Cover with Seat Belt holes, plus clean up items for Muddy Paws, Car Sickness, or Toilet Accidents<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/thumb\/thumb_blog_image-1593543223.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/blog_image-1593542895.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/blog_image-1593542984.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/blog_image-1593542621.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">8. Know that you won&#8217;t be able to leave your Pet in the Car<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>So pack extra Food for yourself and your Pet for along your route. Plan out rest stops in advance.\u00a0 Never leave any dog or cat unattended in a car. Pets die very quickly from heat stress, even in mild weather.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/06\/blog_image-1593065844.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">9. Anxiety<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Zylkene <\/strong>is a suppliment made from milk protein for both dogs and cats to calm their anxiety.\u00a0 Blackmores Paw Range have chews called<strong> Complete Calm <\/strong>containing <strong>tryptophan <\/strong>which calms dogs.\u00a0\u00a0If your pet is very anxious about car travel and prone to getting sick, the responsible thing to do is to not take them as they won&#8217;t enjoy the trip, and they may constantly try to escape.\u00a0 Both are sold by, and recommended by Vets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/blog_image-1593741971.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/07\/blog_image-1593741951.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pets can make wonderful Travel Companions &#8211; So enjoy your trip and make some memories!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Mark, Avenir, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">\n<hr style=\"height: 0px; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" \/>\n<p style=\"margin: 20px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Ready to Create your free Pet Profile?<\/span><br \/>\nPetCloud makes responsible Pet Care easy and is free to join.\u00a0Keep track of your Pet&#8217;s Vaccinations, or annual checkups, store their Vet Certificate, even hire a Pet Sitter &#8211; all in your very own PetCloud!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a style=\"background-color: transparent;\" href=\"https:\/\/https\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" style=\"border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; vertical-align: middle; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=90210c8281&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-a:r-3562801993141726050&amp;th=172a51ff115a2cdb&amp;view=fimg&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ-mjf2L4hgO9fE9j6nqq7e726fyZ-jPSeLP55O1ZRuJUjlIpGnT9HvcFeySBbFoL55PlHd3N0LnwwS-8Snw9JsAGeFRpOuG_TyaLSFygVyhh6ILAjo4DvfVCUI&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_kbb8xdet0\" alt=\"button_create-your-free-pet-profile (2).png\" width=\"333\" height=\"63\" data-image-whitelisted=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"components-resizable-box__container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dog-Friendly-Cafes-Banner.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Dog-Friendly-Cafes-Banner.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Download the PetCloud App and get Pet Friendly Cafes around you, on the go. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Download IOS: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/2PifzXs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/apple.co\/2PifzXs<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> Android: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit;\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aFeK2m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3aFeK2m<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Further Reading: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\"><strong>RSPCA Policy regarding containers for Pet Transport<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We went to the online <a href=\"http:\/\/kb.rspca.org.au\/do-i-need-to-restrain-my-dog-when-travelling-in-my-car_303.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSPCA knowledgebase<\/a> to look for advice. \u00a0While they dont&#8217;t\u00a0have a specific policy on the appropriate restraint of dogs in cars, they\u00a0do have a policy regarding containers for transport. \u00a0\u00a0The RSPCA says &#8220;The container should enable the animal to lie down comfortably in a natural position, turn around, stand and sit erect and stretch with clearance. \u00a0Another method, for drivers with station wagons, is to put the dog behind a cargo barrier.&#8221; \u00a0The RSPCA can also issue fines under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. If an animal is injured because it was unrestrained, owners face up to six months\u2019 jail and fines of up to $5,500. Carrying dogs untethered on the backs of utes can land drivers with fines of $500.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oWXwCJ7J3Rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 334px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2017\/08\/blog_image-1502699452.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Travel &amp; Car Safety\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">WATCH: Dog Travel &amp; Car Safety<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rules &amp; Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Roads and Maritme Services (RMS) advises that police can fine a driver and issue demerit points if an animal is causing the driver to be not in full control of the vehicle, or if they are driving with a dog on their lap. The penalties are three demerit points and $425 (more in a school zone).<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 A driver must not drive with an animal in the driver\u2019s lap.<br \/>\n\u2013 A motor cycle rider must not ride with an animal between the handlebars and the rider.<br \/>\n\u2013 Animals should be seated or housed in an appropriate area of the vehicle.<br \/>\n\u2013 Dogs on utes should be restrained either via a tether or cage, so that the dog cannot fall off or be injured when the vehicle moves.<br \/>\n\u2013 A driver, motorcycle rider, bicycle rider or passenger must not lead an animal, while the vehicle is moving.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #fe4164;\">Great Examples of Pet Transport Carriers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 284px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2016\/11\/blog_image-1478659212.jpg\" alt=\"Larger Dogs in the car might be better in a large crate\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Larger Dogs in the car might be better in a large crate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldforpets.com.au\/products\/70519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 187px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2016\/11\/blog_image-1478660503.jpg\" alt=\"Car Harness With Seatbelt Attachment Included\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You can also buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldforpets.com.au\/products\/70519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Car Harness With Seatbelt Attachment<\/a> Included<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldforpets.com.au\/products\/15745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2016\/11\/blog_image-1478660721.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Car Booster Seat Skybox\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldforpets.com.au\/products\/15745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 14px;\">Small Dog Car Booster Seat Skybox<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And what about Cats in the Car?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldforpets.com.au\/products\/15791\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 450px; height: 349px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2016\/11\/blog_image-1478661488.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Transport\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldforpets.com.au\/products\/15791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cat Transport Carriers are available from World for Pets<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>Read more:\u00a0<strong>Dog Friendly Location Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/Byron-Bays-Best-Dog-Friendly-Activities\">Byron Bay\u2019s Best Dog Friendly Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/Sydneys-Best-Dog-Friendly-Activities\">Sydney\u2019s Best Dog Friendly Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/Brisbanes-Best-Dog-Friendly-Activities\">Brisbane\u2019s Best Dog Friendly Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/Top-Places-to-Bike-ride-with-your-Dog-around-Noosa\">Top Places to Bike ride with your Dog around Noosa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/must-visit-puppy-destinations-sydney\">Must Visit Puppy Destinations: Sydney Edition<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/Best-Dog-friendly-cafes-on-the-Gold-Coast\">Dog-friendly Cafes on the Gold Coast<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/dog-friendly-cafes-in-brisbane\">Dog Friendly Cafe&#8217;s in Brisbane<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/How-to-plan-a-Caravanning-Road-Trip-with-your-Pet\">How to plan a Caravanning Road Trip with your Pet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/Top-Tips-for-Camping-with-Dogs\">Top Tips for Camping with Dogs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/blog\/The-Top-5-Fun-things-to-do-with-your-Dog-in-Australia\">The Top 5 Fun things to do with your Dog in Australia<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a nation of pet lovers, we all know our dogs love a good car trip,\u00a0with their jowles flapping in the breeze, but how do you cater for a great road trip when you&#8217;re taking a pet along? 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